1932

Last November Don andKay Allen of Seneca Falls, N.Y., flew to Fayettville, Ark., for an Elderhostel program—"Politics and the Media"—presented by the Fulbright Institute. Don says the lectures and accommodations were superb, and we thank him for the tip.

Harry Rowe brings back memories of our freshman year. We all had to take evolution, and one of our lecturers was Professor John Poor on the subject of astronomy. The course was after lunch, and as Harry says, it was hard to concentrate. One day john suddenly interrupted his lecture to observe, "I have never been accused of talking in my sleep. It's obvious, however, that I talk in yours. Mr. So and So, would you kindly wake up the young man on your right?"

Alex McKenzie is printing the diary of his 1933 and 1934 work at the Mount Washington Observatory. The title is The Way it Was, and it's for sale at the observatory. We recall reading of that April 1934 day when Alex and his crew recorded the fastest wind ever to gust across the earth, at 231 m.p.h., still a record. He also mentioned that while watching a TV program he was delighted to hear a "distinguished gent" discuss the financial juggling of long-ago aeronautics. The "gent" was classmate Clarence W. Farr, whose new address is: 548 Belmont St., Manchester, NH, 03104.

Just talked to Bob Dickey, who had three recent surgeries; all successful. He wants all to know he's improving, and he thanks the many well-wishers for their cards and messages.

Pete Knight has given $50,000 to the Ledyard Canoe Club. What a magnificent gift! Three thunderous cheers and our deepest thanks to Pete.

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